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Our little contribution towards saving the planet

May 20, 2017

Like everybody else around I too have used a plastic toothbrush since the time iv started brushing my teeth.It’s something you would obviously find in every household.Tooth brushes are usually made with a combination of plastic, rubber, and nylon.In addition to the same, these toothbrushes come in an additional plastic and cardboard packaging.Contributing to waste even more all together. Bamboo toothbrushes were something I had never heard off before this.

I never know the concept of bamboo brushes until one day I came across them while surfing the internet.I thought of trying the same myself.

ABOUT BAMBOO INDIA

Bamboo India is a company that believes in firstly contributing to the environment.They have done a lot of research and come up finally with an alternative to plastic that is as durable as plastic itself.It is none other than bamboo.Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on this planet.

During their life span bamboo produces considerably more oxygen and binds considerably more CO2 than hard wood trees.

It also doesn’t require any chemical fertilizer to grow which protects the soil and does not add any chemicals to the environment.

After harvesting, virtually every part of the plant is used to make a wide variety of products. From soil-enriching mulch to beautiful furniture to chopsticks, every part of the plant can be utilized.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The new bamboo toothbrush

The products I received were 3 toothbrushes.As you can see in the above picture.2 of them are for adults and one of them is for a child.The one thing that is very unique is the design.There is absolutely no texture, color or additional material in the toothbrush.

The plain and easy design

It is just plain on the stick and with very soft bristles on the top.Usually, kids find it hard gripping tooth brushes initially because they are so textured and have these fancy things on them.My daughter too started brushing her teeth recently and it is so easy for her to grip this particular toothbrush.

Gentle bristles

Generally dentists advice to change out toothbrush within the span of 3 months.Another reason why I love these toothbrush is that when we discard our bamboo toothbrush with the rubbish it decomposes with it.Whereas, the plastic toothbrushes remain intact for almost forever.Every toothbrush ever made is still on this earth.

REASONS WHY I LOVE THE BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH

Bamboo in nature is anti bacterial

It is one of the fastest growing plants on our planet

The special kind of nylon used for the bristles is 100% biodegradable

Makes it easy for kids to grip because of its simple structure

Even the box packing this comes in is again 100% biodegradable

This is my little contribution on replacing plastic and using something that is beneficial for our planet in future.